wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
portrait; likeness; sketch (of a face)
touching; moving (to tears)
flowers; beautiful; spectacular
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
flood of emotions; many thoughts
to show one's affection; to express one's love
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
Christmas Eve; holy night
descent (to earth, esp. of a god); advent; epiphany; arrival (of an important person); appearance
national holiday; festival day
origin; (arch.) appearance of an auspicious sign that one will receive a divine mandate to becoming emperor; (arch.) birth of an emperor or his ancestors
reflection (of light); reflection (of society, attitudes, etc.); application (of an update, changes, etc.); taking effect
Japanese fir (Abies firma); momi fir
Japanese style; Japanesque; Japanism
Western countries; European and (North) American countries
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
to be itching to put one's skills to use
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
great burdock (Arctium lappa); gobo
decorated cake; fancy cake
direct transmission (of mystery, skill, secret, etc.); initiation
salt and pepper; seasoning with salt and pepper
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
to flavor; to flavour; to season
heated vegetables; warm vegetables
dressing; dressing; putting on clothes
nutriment; wholesome; savoriness; savouriness; rich food; nourishment
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
tasteful; elegant; refined; charming; attractive